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Stop speaking Lashkar, TRF language; J&K LG warns terror sympathisers

False narratives glorified terrorists, vilified security forces; Legal action to be taken against pro-terror narratives Justice now finally delivered, terror victims must claim their rights; June 29 ‘historic’ for breaking silence on terror victims’ pain Media, public must help amplify stories of victims’ families; Justice includes jobs, financial aid, property restoration, other support Waris Fayaz […]

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Over 10 Amarnath pilgrims injured after 3 Yatra vehicles collide in Kulgam

Umaisar Gull Ganie Kulgam, July 13: Over ten Amarnath pilgrims were injured after three vehicles collided during a Yatra convoy movement in the Khudwani area of Kulgam along the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway, officials said. An official told news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that a convoy heading towards Baltal met with an accident near Tachloo crossing […]

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Kashmir Tourism Bouncing Back Stronger, Massive Footfall Expected Soon: Commr Secy, Yasha Mudgal

Srinagar, Jul: Commissioner Secretary, Tourism, Yasha Mudgal on Tuesday said the tourist footfall is increasing across Kashmir and the region will match last year’s figures of visitor arrivals soon. Talking to reporters here at SKICC, on the sidelines of the two-day National Secretaries’ Conference, Mudgal, according to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), said tourist […]

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Amid heatwave, early school timings, dual mode classes spark children’s mental health concerns

Parents, experts, express worries over disrupted sleep, stress, infrastructural challenges Jahangeer Ganaie Srinagar, Jul 07: As a severe heatwave sweeps across the valley, the recent decision to reopen schools with a 7:30 AM reporting time and to conduct both offline and online classes has ignited widespread concern among parents, students, and health professionals. Critics say […]

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Waqf Institutions Selectively Targeted, Only One Religion Under Attack: CM Omar Abdullah

Says, Militancy Can’t Be Uprooted Without Local Support; Govt Cooperating to Maintain Peace Jammu, Mar 24: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said that militancy cannot be wiped out from Jammu & Kashmir without support from local people. Talking to reporters here, Omar said that security is not the domain of the elected government but […]

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Labourer found dead in Bijbehara

Probe launched Bijbehara, Feb 22: A migrant labourer was found dead under mysterious circumstances in the Bijbehara area of south Kashmir’s Anantnag district, officials said. An official told news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the man has been identified as Krishna Karmaal (31) son of Daneshwar Karmaal of Jharkhand. He was found dead on a […]

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JK’s Drug De-Addiction Cases Jump from 247 to 35K in 5 Years: Govt

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir has seen a sharp rise in the number of individuals seeking treatment for drug addiction over the past five years, with 35,639 people benefiting from government-supported de-addiction centres in 2023-24, data presented in the Lok Sabha reveals. The number of cases has increased 145 times in the last five years, rising […]

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Amid road closure, woman forced to deliver baby at home, infant dies

Amid road closure, woman forced to deliver baby at home, infant dies Kokernag, Dec 28: A woman at Gadole area of Kokernag in South Kashmir’s Anantnag district was forced to deliver her baby at home after failing to reach the hospital due to unclear roads following the heavy snowfall. However, the infant died shortly after […]

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RBI approves appointment of Amitava Chatterjee as MD& CEO of J&K Bank

Srinagar, Dec 24 : The RBI has approved appointment of Amitava Chatterjee as Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer of Jammu & Kashmir Bank. According to a RBI communique, Chatterjee (holding a key position in State Bank of India)would hold the position for a period of three years w. e.f December 30, 2014. “In case […]